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tion, 312. Purposes to follow Dr. Swift's rules for preservation of his health, ibid. A sentence of Tully proposed by him for the rule of his conduct, ibid. Observations on the state of publick affairs, 442. Sends Dr. Swift a copy of Latin verses, made in compliment to him by a Westminster scholar, 443. How far indebted to sir Robert, for his reputation, xvi. 302. Swift bears testimony to his integrity, 316.
Punning. Art of, viii. 387. The Original of, 427. Verses on the Art of, 429. Punning Epistle on Poetry, 430. God's Revenge against, xvii. 346. A specimen of it, in the name of Tom Ashe, xvi. 245. What a pun is, xvii. 33. An if pun, xv. 402.
Puppet show. A poem, viii. 23.
Puritans. When they grew popular in England, ii. 338. v. 293. The term changed into presbyterian and dissenter, v. 294. x. 69. Their joining with the Scotch enthusiasts the principal cause of the Irish rebellion and massacre, x. 71.
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Quadrille. Ballad on it, xvii. 435. New Proposal for the better Regulation and Improvement of, viii. 375. The universal employment of life among the polite, xii. 206. Comically described by Mr. Congreve, 210.
Quakers. The lawfulness of taking oaths and wearing carnal weapons may possibly be some time revealed to them, as a very shrewd quaker once suggested to the dean, x. 213. A quaker pastoral written by Mr. Rooke, and an eclogue by Mr. Gay, ibid. A letter and present from an unknown quaker in Philadelphia to the dean, xviii. 266. The origin of their doctrine, iv. 162. The reason of their procuring their solemn affirmation to be accepted instead of an oath, ibid. Thank the duke of Ormond, for his kindness to their friends in Ireland, xv. 239. Oppose the bill for recovering tithes in that kingdom, xi. 178.
Queensberry (James Douglas, duke of, secretary of state for the business of Scotland, created duke of Dover May 26, 1708), xi. 160.
Queensberry (duke and duchess of). Their kindness and friendship to Mr. Gay, xii. 305. Character of him by the duchess, xiii. 33. Her reflections upon friendship, 34. Gives a fine sketch of true greatness of mind, 50. A description of occurrences in their journey to the Spa, 97.
Quidnunckis.